Man arrested in South Korea for killing brother, attacking mother amid financial struggles
South Korean police have arrested a man in his 50s for allegedly killing his older brother and attacking his mother, with investigators saying the suspect cited financial hardship as the motive.
- A man in his 50s was arrested for killing his brother and injuring his mother in Yongin, South Korea.
- The suspect told police that financial difficulties drove him to make an “extreme choice”.
- Authorities will resume investigations after the suspect recovers from self-inflicted injuries.
SOUTH KOREA: South Korean police said they arrested a man in his 50s on 20 January for allegedly killing his older brother and attacking his mother at their family home in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province.
According to local reports, the incident occurred at around 11pm on 19 January.
Mother Escapes and Alerts Police
Police said the suspect’s mother survived the attack and managed to escape from the house.
She later contacted authorities from a nearby convenience store, prompting officers to respond to the scene.
When police arrived, they found the suspect suffering from serious self-inflicted injuries. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The suspect’s older brother was found at the scene and was pronounced dead.
Family Health Issues and Financial Stress
Investigators revealed that the older brother had been suffering from mental illness, while the mother has dementia.
The suspect reportedly told police that ongoing financial difficulties led him to make what he described as an “extreme choice”.
Authorities said investigations will continue once the suspect has recovered sufficiently from his injuries.
Police have not released further details as inquiries remain ongoing.
